Improvement in artists  color-stands



4 S. IAMES.

Artists Color-Stands..

No. 156,572. -k Y Patented Nov. 3,187.4.

UNITED STATES PATENT OEEIcE.

SAMUEL JAMES, 0E PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

IMPROVEMENT IN ARTISTS COLOR-STANDS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 156,572, dated November3, 1874; application tiled I March 2o, 1874.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, SAMUEL JAMES, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, haveinvented an Artists Stand, of which the following is a specification Theobject of my invention is to enable artists to arrange their colorssystematically, and to concentrate within a comparatively small compass,and at points easilyaccessible, all the appliances and materials whichan artist requires, and these objects I attain by the stand illustratedin the perspective View, Fig. 1, and vertical section, Fig. 2, of theaccompanying drawing.

To a suitable base, A, which, in the present instance, consists of anornamental casting, is secured a stem, B, having a collar, a,on whichbears the lower end of the tubular center d of a rotary frame, D, theinclined exterior of which is separated by partitions into compartments,each of which is of proper dimensions for receiving one of the ordinarymetal capsules containing colors, which are retained in their places bya flange, The central tube d is so fitted to the stem B that it can turnfreely thereon, and the tube is connected to the inclined side oftheframe by arms y or otherwise. On the top of the tapering frame D, andforming part .of the same, is a casing, e, in the top .of which aresuitable openings for receiving bottles of oil, varnish, and othermaterials required by artists, and in the center of this casing, on thetop of the same, is an 'annular vessel, f, for containing water or otherliquid. Above the frame D and on the collar t' rests the tubular centerof the disk E, the edge of which is embraced by a spiral spring, thecoils of the latter forming clasps for retaining brushes, as shown inthe perspective view, Fig. 1. This brush-retainer admits of being turnedfreely on the stem B to any position desired. rlhe stem is surmountedwith a receptacle, F, which may be of the ornamental character shoWn,and which may be used for containing a supply of brushes.

The central vessel f may be used for containing Water or other liquidfor recelving brushes, which it is desirable to maintain 1n a softcondition, the handle of the brush bef for supporting the artistspallet.

)It will be evident Without further description that the above-describedapparatus affords every facility for concentrating in a small compassall the colors, brushes, and other appliances necessary for an artistsuse; that, as the frame D can be turned round on the stem, any colordesired can be readily obtained; and that, as the brush-retainer E canalso be rotated, any brush desired can be rea-dily withdrawn from theholder.

I claim as my invention l. The combination of the frame D and itsinclined and partitioned sides with the stem B of the stand.

2*. The combination of the frame D with the casing c and its openingsfor receiving bottles, tc., substantially as described.

3. 1lhe combination of the frame D, casing e, and vessel f.

4. The combination of the stem B, disk E, and its spiral brush-retainingspring m.

5. The combination with the stem B and its frame D of the bracket H,arranged as described.

6. The combination of the stem B, frame D, disk E, and vessel f,arranged as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my naine to this specification in thepresence of two subscribing witnesses.

SAML. JAMES. v

Witnesses:

WM. A. STEEL, HARRY SMITH.

